THE ARAB HORSE. 



This mode of reducing the Horse to subjection is employed by the Comanche and 

 neighboring Indians, but the Gauchos, or inhabitants of the Pampas, manage in a 

 different and far more cruel manner, the idea of humanity never entering the head of 

 either Indian or white man. As soon as a Wild Horse is captured, its legs are sud- 

 denly pulled aside, and the poor animal falls prostrate on the ground. A Gaucho 

 then seats himself on his head, while others gird a saddle tightly on his back, and 

 force a bit into his mouth. The rider next stands astride the prostrate quadruped, 

 which is then released from the weight upon its head. Up leaps the Horse, striving in 

 vain to escape, for the Gaucho seats himself in the saddle as the animal rises, and is 

 never to be shaken off as long as the Horse disobeys his will. However restive the 



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poor creature may be, it soon exhausts itself by unavailing efforts, and becomes passively 

 submissive. Sometimes a stubborn and determined animal refuses to move, and stands 

 rooted to the spot on which it had fallen. The cruel spurs of the Gaucho, however, 

 soon set it going, and in a very short time it is thoroughly subdued. 



THE elegant, swift, and withal powerful Horses of which England is so proud, and 

 which are employed in the chase of the course, owe their best qualities to the judicious 

 admixture of the Arabian blood. The ARAB HORSE has long been celebrated for its 

 swift limbs, exquisite form, and affectionate disposition ; the latter quality resulting, 

 however, chiefly from the manner in which it is tamed. 



There are several breeds of Arab Horses, only one of which is of very great value. 

 This variety, termed the Kochlani, is so highly prized, that a mare of the pure breed 

 can hardly be procured at any cost, and even the male animal is not easy of attain- 



